News & Press Releases

6 THINGS AAWW SHAREHOLDERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE COMPANY’S FUTURE
|11-29-2017 Read More

Update: Harvey & Irma Disaster Relief
|9-27-2017Affected members applying for assistance should return the completed “Request for Help” form (including all requested documentation) to the Local Union a minimum of two to three weeks prior to the International Teamster deadline: Read More

Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief
|8-31-2017Relief efforts are just beginning, but here is some initial information for those who have been affected, as well as ways others can help. Read More

“PRIME(D) FOR DISASTER”: TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1224 PILOTS TAKE CONCERNS ABOUT PRIME AIR TO AMAZON’S FRONT DOOR, THE STREETS OF SEATTLE
|8-30-2017As Amazon turns a blind eye to growing operational risks, veteran pilots to run mobile billboard near company’s headquarters exposing the truth behind Prime Air’s challenges Read More

PRIME AIR PILOTS TO PROTEST AT AMAZON HEADQUARTERS, SOUND ALARM ON GROWING RISKS TO COMPANY’S AIR DELIVERY SERVICE, LOGISTICS AMBITIONS
|7-31-2017 Read More

Leading up to the company’s largest single-day sales event, AMAZON PRIME CUSTOMERS TO HEAR ABOUT RISKS TO DELIVERY SERVICE AHEAD OF “PRIME DAY”
|7-06-2017 Read More

Protesting the German company’s efforts to depress wages, PILOTS WHO FLY FOR DHL CALL ON PRESIDENT TRUMP TO STAND WITH U.S. PILOTS
|4-05-2017U.S. pilots responsible for 70% of DHL’s global flying protest at White House, say the German shipping company is lowering industry standards, manipulating U.S. law while it makes billions in profits Read More

AMAZON-CONTRACTED ABX AIR PILOTS WIN RESOLUTION TO FORCED OVERTIME THAT KEPT THEM FROM THEIR FAMILIES AND CREATED STRAIN
|2-24-2017Pilots Say Settlement Agreement Is a Positive Step but Staffing Issues Still Remain at ABX and Other DHL, Amazon Contracted Airlines
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TEAMSTER HORIZON AIR PILOTS TAKE LEGAL ACTION TO PROTECT PASSENGERS, IMPROVE BUSINESS, MITIGATE GROWING STAFFING CRISIS
|1-27-2017ilots Say The Alaska Air-Owned Regional Carrier Is Breaking The Law With Irresponsible Policies That Have Grounded Flights, Warn Of Pilot Strike Read More

TEAMSTER PILOTS AT KALITTA AIR WIN IMPORTANT WORKPLACE IMPROVEMENTS WITH NEW CONTRACT
|12-22-2016More than six years after contract negotiations began, Kalitta Air pilots ratified a new contract with the airline on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Read More

TEAMSTER PILOTS AT AMAZON & DHL CONTRACTOR AAWW SAY THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH PILOTS TO MAKE DELIVERIES, VOICE GROWING FRUSTRATION WITH CONTRACT DELAYS
|12-07-2016Surveys of AAWW Pilots Reveal Strained Operation, High Rate of Pilots Planning To Leave If The Company Doesn’t Agree To A Fair Contract Read More

Pilot Strike Update: Pilots Call on ABX to Address Staffing Crisis as They Return to Work
|11-23-2016Following a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, pilots are returning to work with continued calls for the company to address the staffing crisis that has led to this strike. Read More

PILOTS STRIKE AT ABX AIR, MAJOR CARGO AIRLINE FOR DHL, AMAZON
|11-22-2016pproximately 250 pilots responsible for cargo carrier ABX Air’s flying went on strike early Tuesday morning against their employer, ABX Air, Inc., and will not fly scheduled routes, including those for ABX’s major customers DHL and Amazon. Read More

Kalitta Air Backs Out Of Tentative Agreement With Pilots That Would Help Airline Address Pilot Shortage
|11-03-2016Executives at DHL Contractor Make Short-Sighted Move That Threatens Carrier’s Ability to Attract, Retain Pilots Read More

TEAMSTER PILOTS AT ABX AIR SEEK SINGLE CARRIER DETERMINATION
|10-27-2016The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the Airline Division formally requested that the National Mediation Board initiate an investigation to determine if two subsidiaries of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) should be considered a single transportation system. Read More

Letter To AAWW Shareholders and Interested Stakeholders
|9-19-2016From the pilots flying in the service of Atlas Air and Southern Air Read More

Benefits for Teamster Retirees
|8-02-2016Last week Local 1224 received two TEAMStar brochures, which contain important benefit information for retired Teamster members. We have made this information available to you through the two links provided below. Read More

TEAMSTER ALLEGIANT AIR PILOTS APPROVE HISTORIC FIRST CONTRACT
|7-28-2016Pilots Commit To Build On Contract Victory By Working With Company To Address Ongoing Safety Concerns Read More

PILOTS FLYING FOR DHL PROTEST OUTSIDE KALITTA AIR BARGAINING MEETING IN FORT LAUDERDALE
|7-26-2016Pilots from Kalitta Air, a DHL contractor, are protesting in Fort Lauderdale today to tell Kalitta executives and DHL that they are united and ready to strike. The pilots are joined in solidarity by pilots from other North American DHL contractors – Atlas Air, Southern Air, Polar Air and ABX Air. Read More

Atlas Pilots Protest at NASDAQ While Company Holds Investor Day
|6-15-2016Pilots from DHL’s largest American contractor protest in Times Square, tell company executives and investors “we’re ready to strike” Read More

TEAMSTER PILOTS AT KALITTA AIR REACH NEGOTIATIONS IMPASSE - Pilots Begin Strike Preparations
|6-13-2016After more than five years of negotiations for a new labor agreement with Kalitta Air, LLC, a cargo airline based in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the union representing its pilots and flight engineers informed the National Mediation Board (NMB) that further mediation efforts would be fruitless and counterproductive. Read More